The Critique Published by The Denver Journal Publishing Company. JAMES WILLIAM MASTIN, M. D., MANAGING EDITOR J. WYLIE ANDERSON, M D., BUSINESS MANAGER Communications of a literary nature, books for review and exchanges should be addressed to the Managing Editor. Those relating to business matters, inquiries for advertising rates, space, etc., should be addressed to the Business Manager. MATTERS FOR PUBLICATION, NOTICES OF CHANGE IN AD. VERTISEMENTS SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS OF THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING DATE OF PUBLICATION TO INSURE ATTENTION. No attention whatever will be paid to communications unless accompanied by signature and address of the author. We would respectfully request that correspondents be particular to write upon but one side of the paper, write plainly, spell correctly, and bear in mind that there is such a thing as the proper use of capital letters and punctuation marks. EDITORIAL COMMENT. I MUST AGAIN CALL ATTENTION to the fact that The Critique is unable to furnish copies of the journal containing article on "The Legal Status of Variolinum" by Dr. Linn, of Des Moines, Iowa, and published in June, 1908, issue for the simple reason that no copies are in my possession. Last month I had orders for 110 extra copies, parties desiring certain articles in that issue, besides which there was another request for fifty. All these orders came in after the forms had been dismantled and it was absolutely impossible for me to arrange in any way for filling the orders as the only copies left from our entire edition were those necessary to furnish our files with the usual complement. Those desiring extra copies will please understand that the customary inclosure of stamps to pay postage will insure a much more prompt reply to their requests, than those merely containing the promise to "forward charges later on." M. I TAKE GREAT PLEASURE in extending patrons of The Critique courtesies of the rapidly approaching holiday season. With the next issue this journal will enter upon the sixteenth year of its existence and I am pleased to say in a highly prosperous condition-physically, financially and otherwise. It is a little early in the game to go too far towards making promises, but from the appearance of our staff of contributors so far secured and patronage already in evidence, I feel free to foreword the assurance that The Critique will continue to do business at the old stand during the forthcoming year, and also, that it will continue to contribute high class homeopathy to all who may see fit to enroll themselves among its patrons. I want to thank my loyal lot of contributors for the fearless and highly creditable work done by them during the past year, and to thank them and numerous others, in advance, for the same class of support which we anticipate during the forthcoming year of 1909. The Critique is here for business. Let us all work together for the good of homeopathy and humanity. I M. AM INFORMED on good authority that Dr. J. Richey Horner, whose name appears in the proceedings of the Institute Journal Committee as having received the appointment of associate editor of the new-old publication, has found it inexpedient to accept that honor. Dr. Horner's acceptance of the responsibilities would have added much to the chances for success this ven ture might have possessed; the energy and ability displayed by him on numerous occasions in the conductment of the office of secretary, has made him a most conspicuous figure in the management of Institute affairs. Fortunately his prominence is not of the sort which makes one feel that he sacrifices Institute interests to further personal aspirations, inasmuch as in every instance where Dr. Horner has come within the range of observation, whether as an official or merely in the exercise of an individual member's privileges on the floor, his loyalty to the cause has appeared paramount to all other considerations. Without question there are others in the fold who will be found willing to aid in the work, regardless of the fact that by so doing they are more likely to sacrifice important interests of the journal than in any way jeopardizing their own. Now, however, that the committee has fully decided upon its plans regarding the aforesaid publication, it behooves every loyal homeopath to do his or her share towards boosting for the cause of homeopathy's champion. I have received several personal letters concerning this Institute Journal, and, like one of the writers, am of the opinion "we independent boys are going to have a lot of fun before many months roll around." The Critique prides itself upon its independence, but, at the same time, feels it owes an allegiance to the cause of homeopathy which should be made secondary to nothing else. In calling attention to the conduct of a certain clique of conspirators within the National association I do not wish to be considered as criticising homeopathy, but if this publication makes it a point to call down the bunch of physician politicians who dominate the A. I. H., and can do so without violating any rule of gentlemanly consideration for the rights of others, in all probability it will be found doing so, even though I may refer to the Institute Journal in a manner not calculated to call for approval from the aforesaid bunch and their boosters. M The Denver Homeopathic Club needs fixing; so say its officers. Will someone please tell us where that typhoid terror has gone to? Begin practicing up on writing it 1909. Only a few short days left of '08. * * Frank Kraft's name still adorns the editorial page of American Physician, "Papa Bailey" is what the Lincoln light will be called hereafter when one refers to the J. A. I. H. We are glad to say that Dr. Burg, after a hard siege of sickness at St. Anthony's hospital, is once more able to be about. Dr. Almfet, a Denver Homeopath, delivered a lecture, "Just for Fun," before a local K. P. Lodge one night last month. "They say" that the Park Avenue pathic, has paid off its indebtedness. Hospital, nee Denver Homeo- Now that Taft is elected will it be possible for doctors to collect their bills any more readily than under Teddy's administration? * Many interesting papers were received during the past month. We regret that a lack of space prevented their appearance in this is sue. "Drugs make invalids. Laws make criminals," is the somewhat startling statement to be found on the title page of The Columbus Medical Journal. A woman living at Majestic, Colorado, gave birth recently to a boy weighing 23 pounds. It will not be at all surprising if the parents of this young giant name him Taft. The mother only weighed 135 pounds. From the way subscriptions are coming to The Critique, one would think there was no such individual as George H. Clark, of Germantown. By the names in the new list we would judge all to be staunch homeopaths. Dr. J. Wylie Anderson, business manager of The Critique, was called to Missoula, Montana, on professional business the latter part of last month. He succeeded in returning in time to take part in getting out this issue. Dr. Rudolph F. Rabe has moved his residence from Hoboken, N. J., to New York city and has changed his office hours 10 to 12; 5 until 6; Sundays and holidays, 10 until 12 only. Telephone, 1470 Plaza. Residence telephone, 3035 Plaza. The old school physician of today gets his diagnosis made at some laboratory. If the laboratory artist is either dishonest or incompetent it is simply he-(ahem!) hard on the sickee. They do say, however, that Denver appendicitis dealers are not so rushed as they used to was. Why? A letter from Dr. J. T. Kent, recently, indicates that he has returned from his recent vacation in the best of health and spirits, and that he is busy in attending to his large and constantly increasing practice. The second edition of his Repertory is off the press and is ready for distribution. Dr. Albert F. Swan, one of the staunchest homeopaths in this section of country, has given up practice and entered the Internal Revenue Department of the Government. Swan's many friends will wish him well and The Critique congratulates both the Internal Revenue Department and Dr. Swan. We understand that during the year 1908 only fifty cases of typhoid fever were treated at the county hospital, while, during a similar period of 1907 some ninety cases of the same disease were handled at the same institution. The Critique would like to know why so much fuss was made this year? The propagation of homeopathy is not alone confined to this country. Dr. B. S. Arnulphy, of Nice, formerly of Chicago and the Hahnemann college of that city, proposes holding a Summer School of Homeopathy, at Lausanne, during the month of August. Lectures will be given in any language, translators being always at hand. * The Critique acknowledges receipt of three interesting pamphlets issued by the Council of Medical Education of the American Institute of Homeopathy, "Why Students of Medicine Should Select the Homeopathic School." These pamphlets should be on every homeopathic physicians reception room table, that they may be read by those for whom the propagandistic work is intended. We notice in the list of Homeopathic colleges, which adorns the last page of the pamphlet, that the Denver Homeopathic Medical College is still in it. |